X-Linked Inheritance. X-Linked Inheritance. Traits that are determined by alleles carried on the X chromosome are referred to as X-linked. X-linked alleles require a specific notation: X c or X + where the â+â represents the dominant allele and the lowercase letter the recessive allele.
Owners of the Swiss cheese plant may wonder about its unusual appearance ( RF Company / Alamy) Swiss cheese plants are climbers that grow in the understorey of tropical American forests and are technically hemiepiphytes. That is, they start off in the ground like any normal plant.
Swiss Cheese Plant does best in bright light but not direct sunlight. Light from an East facing window is best. Avoid placing in south facing window as the intense heat may scorch the leaves. Plant in a loose, rich soil. Add peat to enhance drainage. Make sure your pot has drainage holes at the bottom.